If you’re bored, lonely, floating in space, and feeling devoid of purpose and meaning Wednesday night, drop by and participate in an exceedingly challenging Smartypants Quiz! Prizes will be awarded and it’ll make your brain twitch violently. What could be more fun than that?

I love these!! Can’t wait to see how the new format will affect answering the questions, though =)

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Carol Adams On Tuesday, July 27 at 12:13 pm

I have never been less than number 50 on “post comments”…. This is my lucky day… he he
Love your quizzes, Ree…you ARE a very generous woman.
My daughter was robbed at gunpoint and her 4 day old iPhone was stolen from her.
She might really like this, you think? Or maybe, just maybe I would love it more… ha ha
Hugs From Indiana where it is just as STINKIN’ HOT!!!

desertmom On Tuesday, July 27 at 4:05 pm

Vicki (piggledy) On Tuesday, July 27 at 5:29 pm

Oh, Ree – thank you for Wednesday instead of Tuesday! We have dinner with friends every Tuesday, and I could never say, “Honey, let’s stay home so I can attempt to beat thousands of other folks trying to solve Pioneer Woman’s quiz!”. Wednesday will be perfect, and I’d love to win the iPad – last week was my birthday, and all we could afford was a cast iron skillet. Not complaining, mind you, I’ll use that skillet until I just can’t cook anymore, and it is already over 100 yrs. old. I love it, but I’d also love to win an iPad!

This comment is hilarious to me because we almost turned down an invitation to dinner with friends once because it conflicted with a quiz… am I weird?? We compromised and decided we’d go to an early dinner, but leave in plenty of time to get home and not feel rushed before the quiz started. Well… it’s hard to leave a social event when everybody’s having a good time, plus I always seem to forget we’re moving on kid-time now. Of course we ended up leaving too late, then racing home, tripping all over ourselves to get inside the house, leaving the the big girl to fend for herself and the baby still strapped in his carseat downstairs while I dove for the computer, found the quiz was already up, and frantically got started. I think we won that one though.

This comment is hilarious to me because we almost turned down an invitation to dinner with friends once because it conflicted with a quiz… am I weird?? We compromised and decided we’d go to an early dinner, but leave in plenty of time to get home and not feel rushed before the quiz started. Well… it’s hard to leave a social event when everybody’s having a good time, plus I always seem to forget we’re moving on kid-time now. Of course we ended up leaving too late, then racing home, tripping all over ourselves to get inside the house, leaving the the big girl to fend for herself and the baby still strapped in his carseat downstairs while I dove for the computer, found the quiz was already up, and frantically got started. I think we won that one though.

Perhaps in another incarnation you were a temptress Ree, a siren. I’m sure that by the time the quiz comes around me and my fellow Australians will be asleep, dreaming of ipads, giveaways, cows, Charlie, LB and Marlboro Man.

Kay On Wednesday, July 28 at 2:01 am

sbush1 On Wednesday, July 28 at 10:10 am

I don’t usually participate in these quizzes, but might have to try this time!

(I’m also testing to see if my avatar I set up works.)

I also have a question: Next to some of the comments, a “thought balloon” with a number shows up. What’s that? (Look above at Odie Langley, who has a “17″ in her comment box.)

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Jazzy On Wednesday, July 28 at 11:21 am

I am sooooo not a smartypants. Plus, by the time I get home in the evening and do everything else, I forget you are even having a smartypants quiz. I soooo need one of these ipads, though! One of our mgrs has one and it. is. awesome!

Gemini On Wednesday, July 28 at 9:55 pm

1. Which of the following countries is in Central America?
c. El Salvador

2. Name the two most renowned American writers from Massachusetts during the 19th century who were known for their works on nature and Transcendentalism.
Ralph Waldo Emerson and David Thoreau

3. Which of the following are found in the human lungs?
a. alveoli

4. What person unsuccessfully attempted to market a brand of beer under his name, during his brother’s American presidency?
Roger Clinton

5. Paul Cézanne, Edgar Degas, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir are known for being a part of what 19th Century art movement?
Impressionism

6. What ruthless 13th century ruler presided over the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous empire in history after his death?
Genghis Khan

7. Name the renowned Polish composer whose contributions include the invention of the instrumental ballade.
Chopin

8. Name the actor who played Ghandi in the 1982 film of the same name?
Ben Kingsley

9. Australia is widely considered a continent rather than an island. What is the world’s largest island? What is the largest island in the continental United States?
Greenland – Hawai’i (the big island, not the state)

10. If you drive to a beach that is 90 miles away, spend 5 hours at the beach and then drive home, and if the your average driving speed is 45 miles per hour, what is the complete time of your trip that day?
b. 9 hours

11. The number of original Shakespeare manuscripts still in existence are:
a. 0

12. In 1488, the Cape of Good Hope on the Southern tip of Africa was rounded by ship, opening trade between the Far East and Europe. The name of the explorer who accomplished this and his country of origin were:
d. Bartolomeu Dias, Portugal

13. What are the official names for each of the 4 calendar days that begin a season?
Winter solstice, spring equinox, summer solstice, fall equinox

14. What is the next number after ‘28’ in the following mathematical sequence?
1, 3, 6, 10, 15, 21, 28…

36

15. Archimedes, Isaac Newton, and Carl Friedrich Gauss are known for their contributions in all of the following areas EXCEPT:
c. Geology

16. In ballet, what does “echappe” mean?
b. to escape

17. What type of weapon is an arbalest?
c. crossbow

18. In what country would you find the Spatsizi Plateau?
d. Canada

19. Which of the following branches of science is concerned with the study of reptiles?
a. Herpetology

20. Which of the following artists has had seven Number 1 hits on the Billboard weekly pop singles chart?
a. Rod Stewart

Scarlett On Wednesday, July 28 at 10:57 pm

Okay…you said I would see my answers once I submitted, but I didn’t and I didn’t see the counter change so I’m resubmitting. I sure hope I’m not submitting twice and get disqualified. PLEASE! I’m hoping I’m being safe and won’t be sorry!

Pam On Thursday, July 29 at 8:23 am

1. Which of the following countries is in Central America?
c. El Salvador

2. Name the two most renowned American writers from Massachusetts during the 19th century who were known for their works on nature and Transcendentalism.
Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau

3. Which of the following are found in the human lungs?
a. alveoli

4. What person unsuccessfully attempted to market a brand of beer under his name, during his brother’s American presidency? Billy Carter

5. Paul Cézanne, Edgar Degas, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir are known for being a part of what 19th Century art movement? Impressionism

6. What ruthless 13th century ruler presided over the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous empire in history after his death? Genghis Khan

7. Name the renowned Polish composer whose contributions include the invention of the instrumental ballade. Chopin

8. Name the actor who played Ghandi in the 1982 film of the same name? Ben Kingsley

9. Australia is widely considered a continent rather than an island. What is the world’s largest island? What is the largest island in the continental United States? Greenland is the largest island (since we’re not counting Australia). If by continental you mean contiguous 48, it’s Long Island. If you’re counting Alaska as part of the continent it’s Kodiak Island. If I’m totally misunderstanding your question, and you’re looking for the largest in the US, it’s Hawaii – the big island.

10. If you drive to a beach that is 90 miles away, spend 5 hours at the beach and then drive home, and if the your average driving speed is 45 miles per hour, what is the complete time of your trip that day?
b. 9 hours

11. The number of original Shakespeare manuscripts still in existence are:
a. 0

12. In 1488, the Cape of Good Hope on the Southern tip of Africa was rounded by ship, opening trade between the Far East and Europe. The name of the explorer who accomplished this and his country of origin were:
d. Bartolomeu Dias, Portugal

13. What are the official names for each of the 4 calendar days that begin a season?
Summer Solstice, Winter Solstice, Vernal and Autumnal Equinox

14. What is the next number after ‘28’ in the following mathematical sequence?
1, 3, 6, 10, 15, 21, 28…36

15. Archimedes, Isaac Newton, and Carl Friedrich Gauss are known for their contributions in all of the following areas EXCEPT:
Geology

16. In ballet, what does “echappe” mean?
b. to escape

17. What type of weapon is an arbalest?
c. crossbow

18. In what country would you find the Spatsizi Plateau?
d. Canada

19. Which of the following branches of science is concerned with the study of reptiles?
a. Herpetology

20. Which of the following artists has had seven Number 1 hits on the Billboard weekly pop singles chart?
b. Phil Collins

Good luck!

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Jenni On Thursday, July 29 at 8:36 am

Wow, I’m not as smart as I thought. All of those questions ring a bell – but the answers just aren’t there!
Love your website, I’m a newbie and I am completely engrossed in your love story right now.
I’m off to read how Mikey spilled the beans! (I can only assume he did.)
Thank you!
Jenni

Jordan On Thursday, July 29 at 10:39 am

Hi P-dub, didn’t want to comment again on the actually Smartypants quiz page, but I wasn’t sure if it is working. You are supposed to be able to see your answers after you post, but it looks like there are 0 comments still. Not sure if my answers posted properly last night… thanks for the quiz!!

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Mauri On Thursday, July 29 at 10:53 am

1. Which of the following countries is in Central America?
c. El Salvador
2. Name the two most renowned American writers from Massachusetts during the 19th century who were known for their works on nature and Transcendentalism.
Henry David Thoreau
Ralph Waldo Emerson
3. Which of the following are found in the human lungs?
a. alveoli
4. What person unsuccessfully attempted to market a brand of beer under his name, during his brother’s American presidency?
Billy Carter
5. Paul Cézanne, Edgar Degas, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir are known for being a part of what 19th Century art movement?
Impressionism
6. What ruthless 13th century ruler presided over the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous empire in history after his death?
Genghis Khan
7. Name the renowned Polish composer whose contributions include the invention of the instrumental ballade.

Frédéric Chopin
8. Name the actor who played Ghandi in the 1982 film of the same name?
Ben Kingsley
9. Australia is widely considered a continent rather than an island. What is the world’s largest island? What is the largest island in the continental United States?
World – Greenland
US Continent – Long Island
10. If you drive to a beach that is 90 miles away, spend 5 hours at the beach and then drive home, and if the your average driving speed is 45 miles per hour, what is the complete time of your trip that day?
b. 9 hours

11. The number of original Shakespeare manuscripts still in existence are:
a. 0

12. In 1488, the Cape of Good Hope on the Southern tip of Africa was rounded by ship, opening trade between the Far East and Europe. The name of the explorer who accomplished this and his country of origin were:
d. Bartolomeu Dias, Portugal

13. What are the official names for each of the 4 calendar days that begin a season?
Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn
14. What is the next number after ‘28’ in the following mathematical sequence?
1, 3, 6, 10, 15, 21, 28…
36
15. Archimedes, Isaac Newton, and Carl Friedrich Gauss are known for their contributions in all of the following areas EXCEPT:
c. Geology

16. In ballet, what does “echappe” mean?
b. to escape

17. What type of weapon is an arbalest?
c. crossbow

18. In what country would you find the Spatsizi Plateau?
d. Canada

19. Which of the following branches of science is concerned with the study of reptiles?
a. Herpetology

20. Which of the following artists has had seven Number 1 hits on the Billboard weekly pop singles chart?
b. Phil Collins

Fran Gray On Thursday, July 29 at 12:28 pm

2. Name the two most renowned American writers from Massachusetts during the 19th century who were known for their works on nature and Transcendentalism.

Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau

3. Which of the following are found in the human lungs?
a. alveoli

4. What person unsuccessfully attempted to market a brand of beer under his name, during his brother’s American presidency?

Billy Carter (Billy Beer)

5. Paul Cézanne, Edgar Degas, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir are known for being a part of what 19th Century art movement?

Impressionism

6. What ruthless 13th century ruler presided over the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous empire in history after his death?

Genghis Khan

7. Name the renowned Polish composer whose contributions include the invention of the instrumental ballade.

Chopin

8. Name the actor who played Ghandi in the 1982 film of the same name?

Ben Kingsley

9. Australia is widely considered a continent rather than an island. What is the world’s largest island? What is the largest island in the continental United States?

In the world – Greenland
In the U.S. – Hawaii

10. If you drive to a beach that is 90 miles away, spend 5 hours at the beach and then drive home, and if the your average driving speed is 45 miles per hour, what is the complete time of your trip that day?

b. 9 hours

11. The number of original Shakespeare manuscripts still in existence are:
a. 0

12. In 1488, the Cape of Good Hope on the Southern tip of Africa was rounded by ship, opening trade between the Far East and Europe. The name of the explorer who accomplished this and his country of origin were:

d. Bartolomeu Dias, Portugal

13. What are the official names for each of the 4 calendar days that begin a season?

vernal equinox
summer solstice
autumnal equinox
winter solstice

14. What is the next number after ‘28’ in the following mathematical sequence?

1, 3, 6, 10, 15, 21, 28…

36

15. Archimedes, Isaac Newton, and Carl Friedrich Gauss are known for their contributions in all of the following areas EXCEPT:

c. Geology

16. In ballet, what does “echappe” mean?

b. to escape

17. What type of weapon is an arbalest?

c. crossbow

18. In what country would you find the Spatsizi Plateau?

d. Canada

19. Which of the following branches of science is concerned with the study of reptiles?

a. Herpetology

20. Which of the following artists has had seven Number 1 hits on the Billboard weekly pop singles chart?

Vicki On Thursday, July 29 at 1:05 pm

I was cleaning up from a suprise dinner birthday party for my elderly neighbor last night….. great fun instead of mopping the tile floors~ thanks

Now back to mopping~

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Trena On Thursday, July 29 at 1:34 pm

1. Which of the following countries is in Central America?

D

2. Name the two most renowned American writers from Massachusetts during the 19th century who were known for their works on nature and Transcendentalism.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Henry David Thoreau

3. Which of the following are found in the human lungs?

A

4. What person unsuccessfully attempted to market a brand of beer under his name, during his brother’s American presidency?

Billy Carter tried during Jimmy Carters term

5. Paul Cézanne, Edgar Degas, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir are known for being a part of what 19th Century art movement?
Impressionism

6. What ruthless 13th century ruler presided over the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous empire in history after his death?
Kublai Kahn

7. Name the renowned Polish composer whose contributions include the invention of the instrumental ballade.

Stanislaus Moniuszko

8. Name the actor who played Ghandi in the 1982 film of the same name?

Ben Kingsley

9. Australia is widely considered a continent rather than an island. What is the world’s largest island? What is the largest island in the continental United States?

Greenland
Hawaii, The Big Island

10. If you drive to a beach that is 90 miles away, spend 5 hours at the beach and then drive home, and if the your average driving speed is 45 miles per hour, what is the complete time of your trip that day?

B
(Of course if you are counting bathroom stops, flat tires and carsickness, it would be 11)

11. The number of original Shakespeare manuscripts still in existence are:

A

12. In 1488, the Cape of Good Hope on the Southern tip of Africa was rounded by ship, opening trade between the Far East and Europe. The name of the explorer who accomplished this and his country of origin were:

Bartolomeu Dias

13. What are the official names for each of the 4 calendar days that begin a season?

Rogation days

14. What is the next number after ‘28’ in the following mathematical sequence?
36
15. Archimedes, Isaac Newton, and Carl Friedrich Gauss are known for their contributions in all of the following areas EXCEPT:
C

16. In ballet, what does “echappe” mean?

B

17. What type of weapon is an arbalest?

C

18. In what country would you find the Spatsizi Plateau?

D

19. Which of the following branches of science is concerned with the study of reptiles?

A

20. Which of the following artists has had seven Number 1 hits on the Billboard weekly pop singles chart?
D

I hate to be a fun-hater, but I can see everyone else’s answers who posted ahead of me. I guess I just don’t think it’s fair I submit my answers, too.

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Natalie J. Vandenberghe On Thursday, July 29 at 8:28 pm

I didn’t have any trouble submitting my answers last night–however, they are nowhere to be seen now!?! Did you get them?
Glancing at the others’ submissions, I can tell that I totally misunderstood Q13–I thought you were implying that there was one name that applied to the four calendar days. duh! I knew the four names as shown above.
I found a definition for the ballet question, but couldn’t tell which of the answers matched. and, I’m still curious–what is the correct answer for the last question.
Please advise if you know what happened to my contest submission.
I enjoyed the quiz. and I was very pleased that you made it so we couldn’t see answers that others posted.
Finally, who won?

Abigail On Friday, July 30 at 7:45 am

I posted mine, but they didn’t show up, either. I even tried posting it again, and it said that I had already posted. My post is nowhere to be found, though. When comments started showing up the day after the quiz was opened, I tried posting again, just in case, and then it said it posted. But I still don’t see it. Oh well.
(But now I know a lot more trivia!)

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